Archive | Changing Careers

You can only contemplate a career change for so long. There comes a point when you must take action, even when you’re feeling uncertain or unclear about your direction. Stop beating yourself up that you’ve let yet another year pass by without making a move. Like they say, there’s no time like the present! If […]

I’ve been walking several times a week with a friend. We hike through the hills in our neighborhood and at the end of the hour, I’ve easily gotten 90+ flights of stairs and 10,000 steps logged on my Fitbit. We chat the entire hour. We discuss politics, the economy, technology, work, family, new recipes we’ve […]

I’m seeing some interesting trends through my clients’ experiences, and after being interviewed for a trade magazine article about the current hiring landscape, I’m curious to see if these insights resonate with you. (Note to self: Get better about posting links to my interviews) The candidate with the most experience doesn’t always get the job. […]

The job market is rolling along and there is much to be excited about for 2016. If you’re considering any sort of career shift… may 2016 be your year! I’m a trend geek, so here’s some interesting food for thought about how you need to be prepared to look for work in 2016. In the […]

Another cool thing about the improving job market? The focus on employee engagement and retention. I happen to think I know a thing or two about how to engage and retain the best employees. Why? Because they’re the ones who seek out a career coach to help them with their careers. (Pause for a moment […]

Maybe it’s because the job market has improved. Or they’re just tired of feeling so unsatisfied. Or that it’s spring. Or my clients have known for a while that they’re mismatched with their current career. Whatever the reason, reinvention is on their minds. When I surveyed my list about what they’d like to hear about, […]

It’s hard for me to quit something. I keep trying to make things work – jobs, relationships, a broken door handle, whatever. I stay focused on making things work way too long past the freshness expiration date. I guess this makes me a bad quitter. Despite me knowing this about myself, I find it […]

Let’s talk about the other F word. Fear. As you can probably imagine, there are days when I need a Teflon suit to deflect my clients’ fears. Even the most self-aware clients have moments of sheer panic. Fear shows up. It’s just part of careers. It’s that simple. On good days, I’m a curious and […]

Sometimes you learn more about your personal brand when things don’t go as planned. Susan had landed her “dream job” working in healthcare management as a project manager. Without any prior experience in the industry, she landed a new job and was thrilled. How did she do it? She worked hard and she did all […]

“Isn’t your job depressing?” is one of the many responses I get when people find out I’m a career coach. The question surprises me because no, I don’t consider my work depressing. Sure, I go through the same ups and downs as my clients — I want them to have what they want, so if […]